Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-29

special Cable Dispatch to TIE EVENING STAR
LONDON, March 2s.-The operation OF suspend
ins inc constitutional liberty OF Ireland was
eAhoiteo In the commons last night at its very
worst. never witnessed more disorderly scene
II would not be easy to Imagine one. The Irish
members OF course were out in full Iorce Seated
with them were the advanced English radicals
VINO oegan by sharing their views and ended by
INITIATING their behavior. Balfour's remarks pre-
paratory TO introducing his bill zone cannot call
Them specify were feeble almost beyond descrip-
'ion- Finally, when after quoting unimportaut
uh'eruieu nSures Tor ten minutes, he closed his
manuscript and said, triumphantly,
so MUCH FOR STATISTICS,
'here was an instantaneous roar OF laughter
which was prolonged again and again. The spon
caneity OF the ridicule poured upon him by the
liberals ana Parnellites alike, disheartened the
conservatives behind him. They raised but a few
tnln cheers. IL was not, however till he reached
tne coercion Clauses themselves that the disorder
grew overwhelming. He began by the bold state
ment I'VE propose to abolish trial by Jury alto
gether," which evoked another roar q: laughter
from The Parnellites, who, having once starred
nardiy stopped again. As he proceeded 10 detail
The government proposals he was assaiIed by a
succession of contenptuous questions, shouted at
MN, amid Jeerlng lnterJectIonS, ana suggested
lamentations OF this species OF mock encourage
ment, such as, go ahead" .''keep IL I'D" and
DON'T STOP" When he heSitated for 4 moment
there was
PERFECT CHORUS OF CAT-cAIIS
and inarticulate noises. At first every one was
astounded that the speaker did not interfere but
MS conduct was doubtless the wsest under the
circumstances, as he saw In a moment that the
irish members were SO excited and filled with
passion as 10 be absolutely beyond control he
was not willing TO provoke a direct conflict
between himself and them which could only nave
resulted In their suspension. on the front oppo-
SltlOn bench Gladstone and Morley sat side by
slde GladStone'S lace flushed deep red a most
unusual thing with him. in his excitement, as the
Strlngency VI the measure became gradually
apparent Morley showed similar signs OF deeD
feeling. Both OF them times broke out into
unconscious Indignant gestures. During the latter
part VI the speech all order and authority CON-
pleteiy vanished. 1t was impossible Ia look ON
Without feeling deeply the chaos TO which the
great assembly had been reduced.
DiLLoNs IaPAssIoNED DEFIANCE
After BalfOur'S remarks there was one more sem
satiOD, as Dillon delivered one OF his most inpas.
stoned and remarkable speeches. Laboring under
great excitement, and practically shaking his INST
IN the lace OF the government he cried i'm hoa re
voice: III the people OF England should be capable
OF passing sucn Law. should give up all hope OF
ever seeing the two peoples shake hands and be
friends. IL l thought they could accept such a
measure would abandon public agitation, Ior l
would consider the man had the heart OF a slave
who would submit to such tyranny. 1 should do
either OF two things; 1 would leave forever u
country wherein no Irishman could live except
like slave, or II the Irish people were willing 1
would be proud TO lead them on To batLlen
GLADsTONES WILD APPLAUSE.
SClu more EXTRAORDINARY was the fact that Glad
stone turned completely round in his seat to see
Dillon, and applauded In a manner which can only
be described as positively Wild cheering him on In
the most conspicuous and enthusiastic manner 1
have never seen him so moved by the uJterance OF
any parliamentary speaker. IL Is only fair 10 add
that he probably did not catch the concluding
words OF the sentences he applauded on account OF
the tunulJ they created.
At the liberal headquarters after the debate, and
Throughout The country this morning, the most III
tense indignation Is felt at the governments pro-
pOSals. every one Is preparing Tor war TO the
knife. Especially mas the announcement that they
Will De made permanent taken deep root in The
minds OF the people. 1t is hardly too soon 10
prophesy that The bill viii not be passed ia its
present form.
By Associated Press.
Conservatives Who Oppose Coercion.
LONDON, March 29.-It Is rumored that an anti
coercion conservative "cave' is being formed, un-
der the leadership OF Lord Carnarvon.
The SHdaddrd, While admitting that Mr.. Bal
four betrayed a lack OF grasp OF The complexities
OF the Irish problem, excuses him on the ground
OF his newneSS in Office.
IL Is reaSSerted that Mr.. Robert Uniacke PenroSe
Fitzgerald, conservative member OF parliament
Tor the burough OF Cambridgc. is TO be appointed
under secretary for ireland.